Sean Penn

Sean Penn is an actor who recently won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar at the 2026 Academy Awards for his role in Paul Thomas Anderson's film, 'One Battle After Another,' which also won Best Picture and several other awards. He is newsworthy due to this recent Oscar win and his decision to skip the Academy Awards ceremony to visit war-torn Ukraine in a show of solidarity. Reports indicate he met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Penn was gifted a special 'Oscar' made of damaged Ukrainian railway metal as a symbol of appreciation for his support. He is also mentioned in relation to directors he would work with for free, highlighting his respect within the film industry. His win marks his third Oscar, tying him with other actors for the most wins in that category.